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Redmi 17C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
20Performance20
39.1Display36.2
29Camera29
57.3Battery53.1
60Features41.3
6 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and battery (+4). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 41
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi262 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body84.3 %+1%83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64/128GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Weight211 g197 g+7%
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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